Patents by Inventor DeWayne Allan Sennett

DeWayne Allan Sennett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8078233
    Abstract: An Emergency Alert System (EAS) alert message can be provided based on one or more weights that can correspond to a message type, one or more attributes, and/or one or more classifications of the alert message. For example, alert messages having one or more weights above a particular a threshold weight can be broadcasted to a mobile device. Additionally, the weights can be used to determine the sequence, priority, and/or order in which the alert message can be broadcast to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Patent number: 8063766
    Abstract: A subscriber of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) receiving an EAS alert message can obtain additional information based upon the location of the subscriber. The additional information can include information pertaining to available shelter, medical facilities, the location of emergency supplies, a plume map, evacuation routes, or the like. In an example embodiment, the Global Positioning System is utilized to determine the location of the subscriber. The location information along with EAS alert information is used to query a database to obtain the additional information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Kevin Daly, DeWayne Allan Sennett
  • Patent number: 8037151
    Abstract: Wireless emergency alert messages are provide to mobile devices as predetermined (canned) messages. The predetermined messages are size limited to conserve network resources and accommodate various mobile devices. In an example configuration, the predetermined emergency alert messages are created based upon the attributes of the common alerting protocol (CAP). To provide greater flexibility to authorized originators of emergency alert messages, the predetermined emergency alert message can include free-form text or characters as provided by the authorized originator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Brian Kevin Daly, DeWayne Allan Sennett
  • Patent number: 8027659
    Abstract: An Emergency Alert System (EAS) alert message can be provided based on a configuration established by a subscriber of a mobile device as well as a characteristic of the mobile device. The subscriber can interact with an interface provided by the network provider to establish the configuration. Additionally, the mobile device can provide the characteristic such as the location of the mobile device to the network provider. The network provider can use the configuration established by the subscriber and/or the characteristic of the mobile device to determine which alert message to provide to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Brian Kevin Daly, DeWayne Allan Sennett
  • Patent number: 8018333
    Abstract: An indication of an emergency alert message is provided to a user, potentially having a disability, via a networked enabled portable device. The emergency alert message is provided via sign language video images indicative of the emergency alert. A notification makes the user aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, the portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the potentially disabled user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Patent number: 8010164
    Abstract: Various options for determining the delivery mechanism to be used for the distribution of emergency alerts, such as Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages, include determining if broadcast technologies are supported. If broadcast technology is supported, alerts are provided in accordance therewith. If broadcast technology is not supported, alert messages are provided, via the Short Message Service (SMS), to geographic locations in which subscribers are located. In accordance with another option, if broadcast technology is not supported, SMS based alert messages are routed to subscribers via a Mobile Switching Center (MSC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20110171923
    Abstract: A Commercial Mobile Alert Message System (CMAS) message comprises a message identifier indicative of the type of alert message in the CMAS message. The identifier is used by a mobile device configured to receive and process CMAS messages to determine if the message alert is to be rendered via the mobile device. The identifier also can be used to place the mobile device in a power conservation state. In an example configuration, the mobile device interprets the message identifier to determine if a subscriber wants the message rendered. If the subscriber wants the message rendered, the mobile device processes and renders the message appropriately. If the subscriber does not want the message rendered, the message is ignored and optionally, the mobile device is placed in a power conservation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Brian Kevin Daly, DeWayne Allan Sennett
  • Publication number: 20110028121
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Patent number: 7844286
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Patent number: 7764946
    Abstract: SMS alert messages are provided to the current geographic location of a registered SMS subscriber. When an SMS subscriber's mobile device is registered, the subscriber's profile is analyzed to determine if the subscriber wants to receive alert messages via SMS. If so, cell sites associated with the current location of the subscriber are utilized to provide alert messages. As the subscriber register's his/her mobile device in other geographic locations, the current location of the subscriber is updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Patent number: 7747239
    Abstract: SMS based alert messages are routed to subscribers via a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) such that SMS alert messages can be provided to specific cell sites. Also, SMS alert message can be provided to all subscribers registered in a specific cell site, including roamers. When an MSC receives one alert message, it routes that one message to all subscribers known to the MSC. In an example embodiment, an emergency alert message along with an indication of the alert area is received by an emergency alert server. MSCs capable of facilitating cellular coverage for the alert area are determined. Cell ID (cell sites) associated with the MSC are determined, and the alert message is routed to subscribers currently registered in the cell ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20100112975
    Abstract: A mobile device may be activated and/or updated to receive alert messages from a network. For example, the mobile device may initiate a registration request with a network. Upon initiating the registration request, the mobile device may receive a network identifier from the network. The mobile device may then access information associated with alert messages for a location of the network based on the network identifier such that the mobile device may be activated to receive an alert message from the network based on the accessed information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20100107192
    Abstract: An indication of an emergency alert message is provided to a user, potentially having a disability, via a networked enabled portable device. The emergency alert message is provided via sign language video images indicative of the emergency alert. A notification makes the user aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, the portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the potentially disabled user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Patent number: 7671732
    Abstract: An indication of an emergency alert message is provided to a user, potentially having a disability, via a networked enabled portable device. The emergency alert message is provided via sign language video images indicative of the emergency alert. A notification makes the user aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, the portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the potentially disabled user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20100009651
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating the distribution of emergency alert messages to electronic devices via a communications network, such as a commercial mobile wireless network. The system includes a commercial mobile service provider (CMSP) gateway that is in communication with an alert gateway and the communications network. The CMSP gateway has a commercial mobile alert system (CMAS) interface, such as an application programming interface (API), that is configured to receive an emergency alert message from the alert gateway. The emergency alert message includes elements that have been mapped from a corresponding emergency alert message that was issued by an alert initiator. The CMAS interface is further configured to process the emergency alert message into a format suitable for distribution to electronic devices that are in communication with the communications network. The emergency alert message is then distributed to the appropriate electronic devices via the communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Kevin Daly, DeWayne Allan Sennett
  • Publication number: 20100001858
    Abstract: A subscriber of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) receiving an EAS alert message can obtain additional information based upon the location of the subscriber. The additional information can include information pertaining to available shelter, medical facilities, the location of emergency supplies, a plume map, evacuation routes, or the like. In an example embodiment, the Global Positioning System is utilized to determine the location of the subscriber. The location information along with EAS alert information is used to query a database to obtain the additional information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: CINGULAR WIRELESS II, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Kevin Daly, DeWayne Allan Sennett
  • Publication number: 20090325538
    Abstract: Geo-targeting may be used in combination with wireless alert capabilities to provide alerts to a more granulated geographical area. Disclosed herein is a system and method for performing geo-targeting for various alert areas such that emergency messages may be delivered to mobile and static devices of different types in a localized area. In an example embodiment, geo-targeting supports the delivery area for wireless emergency alerts by identifying the cell sites that are in a specified geographic area that have technology capable of delivering wireless emergency alerts. The components of the telecommunications system that support a wireless emergency alert system may be identified and mapped to any geographical area. The method and system of geo-target mapping may provide an efficient and more robust way of determining the telecommunication components to be employed for broadcasting emergency alerts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20090291670
    Abstract: A mobile device is configured to process a Commercial Mobile Alert Message System (CMAS) alert message via various processing states. The various states allow the mobile device to implement user preferences, such as, for example, a preference to not be notified of a CMAS alert and to provide notification of an alert in a specified manner. Example states include an idle state, an analysis state, a storage state, a render state, a notification state, and a wait state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20090285377
    Abstract: An active call between two parties can be established as a call having priority over other users in a tiered priority system. Changes to the level of priority are permitted if made by an authorized user in attendance on the active call. The change of call priority can be to either raise or lower the priority based on call circumstances. If approved, the new active call priority level is propagated to other nodes and switches so that system knowledge of the new priority level is consistent. The new priority level is reset to the pre-established call priority level after the active call is completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: AT & T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly
  • Publication number: 20090286502
    Abstract: An emergency alert message in the form of multimedia is distributed via an Internet Protocol multimedia broadcast system utilizing wireless communications networks. In an example embodiment, the IP multimedia broadcast based system includes the Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) and is utilized with Global System for Mobile communications/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System/Long Term Evolution (GSM/UMTS/LTE) networks, the Broadcast and Multicast Services (BCMCS) and is utilized with Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks, or a combination thereof. Multimedia information can include text, maps, graphics, video clips, audio clips, still pictures, and/or images, for example. In an example embodiment, the multimedia emergency alert message is provided along with a link to additional multimedia information related to the emergency alert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: DeWayne Allan Sennett, Brian Kevin Daly